Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Forums
New posts
Forum list
Search forums
Leaderboards
Games
Our Blog
Blogs
New entries
New comments
Blog list
Search blogs
Credits
Transactions
Shop
Blessings: ✟0.00
Tickets
Open new ticket
Watched
Donate
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
More options
Toggle width
Share this page
Share this page
Share
Reddit
Pinterest
Tumblr
WhatsApp
Email
Share
Link
Menu
Install the app
Install
Forums
Leisure and Society
Hobbies, Interests & Entertainment
The Writers Guild
Creative Writing
God's Little Miracles (book)
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Darrin" data-source="post: 64040157" data-attributes="member: 336858"><p>November 7, 2011</p><p> </p><p>I witnessed the power of prayer firsthand today. </p><p> </p><p>Remember my coworker with the foot pain? She told me that her pastor asked her to step up and tell the congregation how God had healed her yesterday. She said, The ironic thing is- today, Im limping again.</p><p> </p><p>I walked away confused. I prayed, <em>Father, I know that you are faithful, and your promises are true. I would think that if You healed something, it would be healed indeed and would remain that way. I have even made a record of the experience in the book. Should I now go back and omit this miracle? Lord, I pray in Jesus name that You will please heal that foot. </em></p><p> </p><p>Five minutes later, I said, I dont understand. You testified to everyone what God did for you, so then He revokes His miracle? That makes no sense to me.</p><p> </p><p>She said, You know, funny you should say that. Right after I told you about it, my foot quit hurting again. I smiled and said, Wow, the power of prayer!</p><p> </p><p>We talked at length about it and both came to the same conclusion. God allowed that to show me something, to give me an undeniable firsthand experience in the power of prayer and to bolster my faith. It certainly did that!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>November 10, 2011</p><p> </p><p>Sheila sold one of her drawings two days ago. God seems to be rewarding our faith, which in turn strengthens and reinforces our faith. I am beginning to see how that helps in building a relationship with Him. </p><p> </p><p>I changed the wording on the flyer, only slightly though. I began to worry that people might be misunderstanding the criteria. The flyer asks for Miracle Stories when what we really want are testimonies, stories of Gods love for His people and the many ways He demonstrates that love. That would, of course, include stories of miracles.</p><p> </p><p>I also abandoned the post-it notes and decided to include a letter with the flyer-</p><p> </p><p><em>Dear Fellow Believer,</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Please consider placing the attached flyer on your bulletin board; or, give it to someone who might be interested. We are hoping to collect personal testimonies from people in this county and compile them into a book. </em></p><p> </p><p><em>We plan to deliver this flyer to EVERY church in Anderson County. We want to get the word out to as many people as we can. We truly believe that God is calling us to do this. I love to write, and I really want to use the gift to glorify our Father. I want input from as many people as possible about how God has blessed their lives.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>For some, the word Miracle signifies something BIG and EXTRAORDINARY, but God is so much more than that. Jesus said, "Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat?</em><em> or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?" God gives us all these things. He is our constant provider of all things, big and small. We hope to show example after example (as seen through the eyes and words of many) of God doing just that- protecting, guiding, and providing for us. For those who believe, it will serve as a reminder of why we must have faith. For those who question our faith, it will be a great collective testimony as to why we believe and why we so love and worship our Lord. </em></p><p> </p><p><em>I pray daily that God will speak to people's hearts when they read this and if they have something to offer, that they will follow through and do so. If one person is led to the Lord by this book, then our effort will not be in vain. </em></p><p> </p><p><em>For more information, please write or email us. </em></p><p> </p><p><em>Sincerely, </em></p><p><em>Darrin & Sheila Galloway</em></p><p> </p><p>We were seriously considering doing a county-wide mail-out, every residence in Anderson County, 22 thousand people. Then we found out it would cost three thousand dollars. I pray that God will provide another way. </p><p> </p><p>I keep thinking about Jesus telling Peter to go catch a fish and in its mouth will be a coin to pay the temple tax (Matthew 17:24-27). God will make a way to get the word out. I dont know how He will do it, but I have faith that He will. </p><p> </p><p>We did receive another letter, albeit a short one.</p><p> </p><p><em>During my life Ive seen many miracles.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Give me some time to get back with you when I can decide which one to tell.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>But the greatest miracle is knowing and understanding what Gods Word is saying. That has kept me on the narrow way and not being deceived. Ive seen a lot during my life and I will be 77 on my birthday which is December 24.</em></p><p> </p><p><em>Sincerely, </em></p><p><em>Dixie Wright</em></p><p> </p><p>Amen, Ms. Wright. I am so glad that Im beginning to better understand Gods Word. I know people twice my age who say that the Bible makes no sense to them and that it is full of contradictions. Why do they insist on making crooked the straight ways of the Lord? I am so eternally grateful I am not one of those who scoff at Gods word.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darrin, post: 64040157, member: 336858"] November 7, 2011 I witnessed the power of prayer firsthand today. Remember my coworker with the foot pain? She told me that her pastor asked her to step up and tell the congregation how God had healed her yesterday. She said, The ironic thing is- today, Im limping again. I walked away confused. I prayed, [I]Father, I know that you are faithful, and your promises are true. I would think that if You healed something, it would be healed indeed and would remain that way. I have even made a record of the experience in the book. Should I now go back and omit this miracle? Lord, I pray in Jesus name that You will please heal that foot. [/I] Five minutes later, I said, I dont understand. You testified to everyone what God did for you, so then He revokes His miracle? That makes no sense to me. She said, You know, funny you should say that. Right after I told you about it, my foot quit hurting again. I smiled and said, Wow, the power of prayer! We talked at length about it and both came to the same conclusion. God allowed that to show me something, to give me an undeniable firsthand experience in the power of prayer and to bolster my faith. It certainly did that! November 10, 2011 Sheila sold one of her drawings two days ago. God seems to be rewarding our faith, which in turn strengthens and reinforces our faith. I am beginning to see how that helps in building a relationship with Him. I changed the wording on the flyer, only slightly though. I began to worry that people might be misunderstanding the criteria. The flyer asks for Miracle Stories when what we really want are testimonies, stories of Gods love for His people and the many ways He demonstrates that love. That would, of course, include stories of miracles. I also abandoned the post-it notes and decided to include a letter with the flyer- [I]Dear Fellow Believer,[/I] [I]Please consider placing the attached flyer on your bulletin board; or, give it to someone who might be interested. We are hoping to collect personal testimonies from people in this county and compile them into a book. [/I] [I]We plan to deliver this flyer to EVERY church in Anderson County. We want to get the word out to as many people as we can. We truly believe that God is calling us to do this. I love to write, and I really want to use the gift to glorify our Father. I want input from as many people as possible about how God has blessed their lives.[/I] [I]For some, the word Miracle signifies something BIG and EXTRAORDINARY, but God is so much more than that. Jesus said, "Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat?[/I][I] or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?" God gives us all these things. He is our constant provider of all things, big and small. We hope to show example after example (as seen through the eyes and words of many) of God doing just that- protecting, guiding, and providing for us. For those who believe, it will serve as a reminder of why we must have faith. For those who question our faith, it will be a great collective testimony as to why we believe and why we so love and worship our Lord. [/I] [I]I pray daily that God will speak to people's hearts when they read this and if they have something to offer, that they will follow through and do so. If one person is led to the Lord by this book, then our effort will not be in vain. [/I] [I]For more information, please write or email us. [/I] [I]Sincerely, [/I] [I]Darrin & Sheila Galloway[/I] We were seriously considering doing a county-wide mail-out, every residence in Anderson County, 22 thousand people. Then we found out it would cost three thousand dollars. I pray that God will provide another way. I keep thinking about Jesus telling Peter to go catch a fish and in its mouth will be a coin to pay the temple tax (Matthew 17:24-27). God will make a way to get the word out. I dont know how He will do it, but I have faith that He will. We did receive another letter, albeit a short one. [I]During my life Ive seen many miracles.[/I] [I]Give me some time to get back with you when I can decide which one to tell.[/I] [I]But the greatest miracle is knowing and understanding what Gods Word is saying. That has kept me on the narrow way and not being deceived. Ive seen a lot during my life and I will be 77 on my birthday which is December 24.[/I] [I]Sincerely, [/I] [I]Dixie Wright[/I] Amen, Ms. Wright. I am so glad that Im beginning to better understand Gods Word. I know people twice my age who say that the Bible makes no sense to them and that it is full of contradictions. Why do they insist on making crooked the straight ways of the Lord? I am so eternally grateful I am not one of those who scoff at Gods word. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Leisure and Society
Hobbies, Interests & Entertainment
The Writers Guild
Creative Writing
God's Little Miracles (book)
Top
Bottom